"The majority of complaints and recordings related to music being played in the afternoon and early evening, and to deprive her of being able to play her music [at these times] she says is an infringement of her own human rights."

Prosecuting on behalf of Plymouth City Council, Judith Constable added the defendant's neighbour was "disturbed, distressed and couldn't relax".

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She has also been given an interim criminal behaviour order before a hearing on May 1 at Plymouth Magistrates Court. If the order is breached she could face jail.

Speaking after the hearing, Nicola Horne, the council's environmental protection service manager, said: “We're really pleased with the court's decision and hope that today's verdict makes it clear that when the council see or hear of this type of behaviour, we will not hesitate to take action."